One Book, One Philadelphia

One Book, One Philadelphia fosters reading, literacy, library usage, and civic dialogue citywide.

Each year, Philadelphians are invited to come together by reading a single novel, then participate in 8 weeks of festival programming (January to March). One Book, One Philadelphia is a project of the Free Library of Philadelphia. Each year, Philadelphians of all ages and walks of life come together to read a single book, followed by eight weeks of inspired performances, discussions, films, workshops and more, at schools, libraries, and community partner organizations across the city.

02/15/2024

We are so excited to announce the 2024 One Book One Philadelphia title. In Philly, everyone is readingTrue Biz by Sara Nović! This year's programs will run from April 8 to May 22, 2024 in libraries all over Philadelphia!

Events: Panel Discussion: Activism in Philadelphia's Chinatown 05/10/2023

Curious about Chinatown's response to the Sixers' arena proposal? Or how about a history lesson from members of Philadelphia's Yellow Seeds, Asian Americans United and Students for the Preservation of Chinatown? Join us on Zoom tonight at 7 P.M.! Register here: https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/123054

Events: Panel Discussion: Activism in Philadelphia's Chinatown In this panel discussion, members of activist groups past and present will talk about the history and future of activism in Philadelphias Chinatown. Mary Yee of Yellow Seeds, Debbie Wei of Asian Americans United, and Kaia Chau and Taryn Flaherty of Students for the Preservation of Chinatown will sha...

Events: One Book One Philadelphia Kickoff: Community Fair and Author Conversation 04/19/2023

It's kickoff-eve!! Get your (free) tickets while you can!! https://libwww.freelibrary.org/calendar/event/123042

Events: One Book One Philadelphia Kickoff: Community Fair and Author Conversation One Book One Philadelpha 2023 kicks off on April 20 at 6:00 p.m. with an in-person community fair at Parkway Central Library! In the lobby and the terrace, there will be activities and information from groups like Asian Americans United, Asian Arts Initiative, and Fishadelphia, a lion dance by the P...

02/15/2023

We are beyond excited to announce this year's title, Interior Chinatown by Charles Yu!!!

05/19/2022

Join us and for a tour of the Norris Square Gardens on Saturday morning at 10:30!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/norris-square-gardens-tour-and-discussion-tickets-324244091807

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Our Story

One Book, One Philadelphia is a project of the Free Library of Philadelphia.

Each year, Philadelphians of all ages and walks of life come together to read a single book, followed by eight weeks of inspired performances, discussions, films, workshops and more, at schools, libraries, and community partner organizations across the city.


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Philadelphia, PA
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